Buy Lounge accecc in BKK
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: near Zurich
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Buy Lounge accecc in BKK
Hi,
This summer I will travel with a friend to asia and we will fly back to Zurich from Bangkok.
I have a Business class ticket, but my freind has just an ticket for economy class.
Is it possible to by the lounge acces to the business lounge, so that my friend doesn't has to wait allone at the gate?
Thanks.
This summer I will travel with a friend to asia and we will fly back to Zurich from Bangkok.
I have a Business class ticket, but my freind has just an ticket for economy class.
Is it possible to by the lounge acces to the business lounge, so that my friend doesn't has to wait allone at the gate?
Thanks.
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#5
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#6
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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Your situation doesn't allow a companion (see link Guvner067 posted), judging by the same page (Lounges worldwide tab) it looks like you will be in the Royal Silk Lounge. I'd inquire with Thai Airways if you can buy access to this lounge for a companion. Keep in mind the complaints many people have of the TG lounges, and consider if lounge access is really worth it.
Or you both buy lounge access in Louis Tavern, I guess. But thats also a pretty sad lounge imho.
Or you both buy lounge access in Louis Tavern, I guess. But thats also a pretty sad lounge imho.
#7
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Your situation doesn't allow a companion (see link Guvner067 posted), judging by the same page (Lounges worldwide tab) it looks like you will be in the Royal Silk Lounge. I'd inquire with Thai Airways if you can buy access to this lounge for a companion. Keep in mind the complaints many people have of the TG lounges, and consider if lounge access is really worth it.
Or you both buy lounge access in Louis Tavern, I guess. But thats also a pretty sad lounge imho.
Or you both buy lounge access in Louis Tavern, I guess. But thats also a pretty sad lounge imho.
Agreed that the Louis Tavern lounges are pretty bleak. If the OP really wants to keep his travel party together (and depending on the length of the layover) the 2,000 baht would be better spend getting a nice meal in the terminal; especially since the companion is in Y.
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#10
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I have been in the Louis Tavern lounges a few time and they are comfortable enough but food and drink are basic. I have always entered them via my Diners Club card. It is worth checking if you or your friend have a credit card that has lounge entry as a benefit.
The other question is whether you and your friend need to be together. I dont think either these lounges or Thai are that interesting that they will be enhanced with a shared experience.
Another option is there are massage options that would help pass the time away.
The other question is whether you and your friend need to be together. I dont think either these lounges or Thai are that interesting that they will be enhanced with a shared experience.
Another option is there are massage options that would help pass the time away.
#11
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BKK
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i have noticed purchases of lounge access at Thai Airways Lounges, by both thai and foreigners, who were on Thai Airways economy tickets.
i would assume they accept purchase at the C/E gate lounges, i would not try this at the business/first lounges at D concourses.
go to the C or E gates Royal Silk Lounges, ask friendly, bring cash.
THB or USD, i think. no credit cards.
sorry I do not remember how much those people paid that i noticed purchasing.
i would assume they accept purchase at the C/E gate lounges, i would not try this at the business/first lounges at D concourses.
go to the C or E gates Royal Silk Lounges, ask friendly, bring cash.
THB or USD, i think. no credit cards.
sorry I do not remember how much those people paid that i noticed purchasing.
#12
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http://www.thaiairwaysau.com.au/vwm/...0_Mar_2015.pdf
...but looks like this would only apply to TG economy pax.
...but looks like this would only apply to TG economy pax.
#13
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Is the OP a ROP member at all? The redemption for lounge access is actually quite affordable (no status needed), being 5,000 for member entry or 7,500 for you and a guest. I'm not sure since the OP already has access due to their J ticket but its worth a try to burn some miles instead of paying $59AUD for entry, I'd give TG a call if its possible to use 5,000 points only for the guest.
https://www.thaiairways.com/frequent...-redemtion.htm
https://www.thaiairways.com/frequent...-redemtion.htm